Camping Cabins

Take in the desert views from your own front porch

New two-room camping cabins are now available at Kartchner. You can reserve your cabin online or by calling us at the Reservations Desk at (877) MY-PARKS. We're here to help you plan your visit to Kartchner Caverns seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arizona time.

Experience all the fun of camping with a little more comfort and a little less hassle. Cabins at Kartchner Caverns State Park provide a perfect destination for family looking for a camping experience without the need for an RV or tent.

The cabins are located in the beautiful Sonoran desert of Kartchner Caverns State Park at the base of the Whetstone Mountains. They are close to hiking trails and just walking distance from the Discovery Center and other park amenities.

To learn more about camping and recreation opportunities in your Arizona State Parks, see this comprehensive guide to camping in Arizona.

Cabin guests provide their own linens or sleeping bags and pillows. Cabin features include:

Queen bed and two twin bunk beds (sleeps six)

Electricity and air-conditioning/heating

Microwave and mini fridge

Restrooms and showers are within walking distance

During your stay, you'll of course want to take a cave tour and explore in the Discovery Center. Take a hike on the park's easy to moderate trails, and enjoy nearby attractions in Benson, Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Tombstone.

Park Entrance Fee

About Kartchner Caverns State Park

In November 1974, Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts were exploring the limestone hills at the eastern base of the Whetstone Mountains. They were looking “for a cave no one had ever found” and found it. The two kept the cave a secret until February 1978 when they told the property owners, James and Lois Kartchner, about their awesome discovery. Since unprotected caves can be seriously damaged by unregulated use, they knew the cave had to be protected. Tenen and Tufts spent several years looking into the possibility of developing the cave themselves. Some members of the Kartchner family lived in Tucson and were very impressed with the development and operation of Catalina State Park by Arizona State Parks. They decided to approach State Parks to see if the agency was interested in acquiring this outstanding resource.